Science news articles about 'arteries in the neck'
Arteries from distinct regions of the body have unique immune functions
... major arteries have this alarm system," she says. "To our surprise, we found that the arteries of the neck, the arms, the abdomen and the legs are triggered by different infectious organisms. Thus, ...Smoking gun: just 1 cigarette has harmful effect on the arteries of young healthy adults
... was 21 years. Arterial measurements were taken in the radial artery (in the wrist), the carotid artery (in the neck), and in the femoral artery (in the groin), at rest and after exercise. Arterial ...Japanese diet rich in fish may hold secret to healthy heart
... test, ultrasound waves gauged the thickness of the walls of the carotid arteries in the neck, a test known as intimal-medial thickness (IMT). In the second test, an electron-beam CT scanner ...Migraine linked to blood clots in veins
... the evaluation and their medical records were reviewed for cases of venous thrombosis. The arteries in their necks and thighs were scanned with ultrasounds to check for atherosclerosis, or hardening ...Age, race are among factors that influence carotid-surgery success
... of the most common types of vascular surgeries performed in the U.S., involves opening the carotid artery in the neck and removing harmful plaque to restore blood flow to the brain. Although previous ...AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9 glaucoma research highlights
... of glaucoma or glaucoma-like damage to the optic nerve. The internal carotid arteries are the main arteries in the neck that carry the blood to the brain and the eye. On further investigation, the ...Routine testing after aneurysm coiling carries low risk
... , from the large femoral artery near the groin up to one of four arteries in the neck that lead to the brain. Using this technique, specialists can advance platinum coils through small tubing into the ...Brain surgery on Monday, home on Tuesday
... neurologist inserted a catheter (thin tube) in an artery in Wooley's leg and guided it up to her brain. ... brain. He also opens blocked carotid arteries in the neck. The catheter technique is much less ...Study finds low risk in treating previously coiled aneurysm
... a flexible catheter from the large femoral artery near the groin up to one of four arteries in the neck that lead to the brain. The surgeon then advances platinum coils through small tubing into the ...Study examines stroke risk among patients undergoing cardiac surgery
... stroke may include carotid artery stenosis (narrowing of the artery in the neck supplying blood to the brain), ... 4,335 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement or ...
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